Split between London and Edinburgh, Dentons' listed funds team is called on by REITs, fund managers and sponsors in relation to a broad range of tasks, including s. 110 mergers, prospectus launches, changes in fund managers and day-to-day regulatory issues. Leading the team together are the 'pragmatic' Guy Norfolk, a specialist in the structuring of investment vehicles, and Claire Armstrong, whose practice covers capital raisings and fund transactions. Owen McLennan is noted for his regulatory expertise and is also well versed in fund structuring, while Sarah Wylie handles formation, fundraising and regulatory issues under MiFID II and AIFMD, among others.
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Testimonials
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- 'Guy Norfolk is pragmatic, giving expert advice based on experience in the sector rather than theoretical position. The London funds team also works well with the Edinburgh office for additional experienced resources and also with other departments (e.g. banking, US securities law).'
Key clients
- Baillie Gifford & Co
- Shires Income plc
- Invesco Select Trust plc
- abrdn Japan Investment Trust plc
- abrdn New Dawn Investment Trust plc
- Hansa Investment Company Limited
- Invesco Bond Income Plus Limited
- Monks Investment Trust plc
- European Opportunities Trust plc
- The Edinburgh Investment Trust plc
- Juniper Partners
Work highlights
- Advised Shire Income plc on its merger with abrdn Smaller Companies Income Trust.
- Assisted Invesco Select Trust plc with its strategic review and restructuring.
- Advised abrdn Japan Investment Trust plc on its merger with Nippon Active Value Fund.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Guy Norfolk, Claire Armstrong